Al Jadīd Population 2026
Al Jadīd has a population of 126,386, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Sabha District. Roughly 1.7% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
126,386
Rank in Libya
#14
Coordinates
27.05°N, 14.40°E
~417 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
660 km
410 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sabha District
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Sabha | 149,329 | #9 |
Cities near Al Jadīd
- Sabha149,329 people · ~3 km away
- Brak16,200 people · ~57 km away
- Murzuk30,491 people · ~135 km away
- Wādī 'Utbah16,746 people · ~135 km away
- Al Ghurayfah23,449 people · ~150 km away
- Ubari33,569 people · ~169 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Jadīd?
Al Jadīd has a population of 126,386 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Al Jadīd in?
Al Jadīd is located in Sabha District, Libya.
Is Al Jadīd the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 660 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.